Harrogate, Tenn.----The Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters found the back of the net three times en route to a victory over the visiting Wingate University Bulldogs in South Atlantic Conference men's soccer action Saturday afternoon. The Railsplitters get their first victory over the Bulldogs since 2011, improving to 5-2-2 overall and 3-1-1 in league play. Wingate falls to 5-3-1 and 3-2 in conference play.
KEY STATS
- Lincoln Memorial held a 19-12 advantage in shots
- The Railsplitters had eight shots on goal, the Bulldogs had five
- LMU held a 5-3 edge in corner kicks
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Alan Brandao had a goal on the evening; the second was an own goal
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Felipe de Sousa collected one goal for the Railsplitters
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Diego Moran led the 'Dogs with two shots on goal
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Soren Nygaard, Josh Caro and
Daniel Kuper each registered one shot on goal for the Bulldogs
NOTES
- The Railsplitters defeat the Bulldogs for the first time since 2011
- Wingate moves to 11-3-1 all time against Lincoln Memorial
- This was Wingate's first-ever loss in Harrogate
FIRST HALF
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Alan Brandao headed one home off a
Danilo Seglio free kick in the fourth minute of play
SECOND HALF
- An own-goal in the 51st minute made it 2-0
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Felipe de Sousa would finish one in the 69th minute of play off a goal keeper deflection.
UP NEXT
- The Bulldogs are back on the road Wednesday, taking on Anderson at 7:30 p.m.
- Wingate is back home next Saturday, hosting Newberry at 3:30 p.m.
